Review: Careers & Education
(from the Knowledge Assessment)
A career plan:
a. Takes the place of a resume.
b. Helps you decide on the education and training you need.
c. Defines your strengths.
d. Both b and c
d. Both b and c
A career plan lists short- and long-term career goals and the actions you can take to achieve them. Career plans can help you make decisions about what classes to take, and identify the extracurricular activities, research, and internships that will make you a strong job candidate.
How many hours per week is considered FULL-TIME employment?
If you work more than that number of hours in a week, you are required to be paid an OVERTIME wage. How much more is that than your normal wage?
a)1.5X more
b) 2X more
c)3X more
40 hours
a) 1.5 X more, also known as "time and a half"
If you make $10/hour and you work 48 hours in a week, you will make: (10 X 40 = 400) + ((1.5 X 10=15) X 8 = 120), 400 + 120 = $520 ($40 more than straight pay!)
Name a TYPE of college that does NOT have a competitive application process and only requires that you have a High School Diploma or GED to attend.
2-Year Colleges: Community College, Junior College, Technical College, Trade School, Vocational School
I will also accept:
Certification and Career Training Programs and Schools, such as Massage Therapy School.
If you are planning to leave a job, you should give your boss a "___ weeks notice". Fill in the blank and explain what that means.
A "2 weeks notice" is the standard, which means you tell the boss 2 weeks before your proposed last day.
Be prepared for them to ask you to stay and train your replacement OR for them to stop scheduling you after you give notice (sometimes items disappear and people don't try as hard when they know they are leaving a job)
Place these jobs in order based on the length of time it takes to complete the required education/degrees.
*High School Teacher
*Sales Associate
*Hair Stylist
*Construction Manager
*Veterinarian
*Sales Associate (.i.e. Footlocker employee) - entry level, some jobs may require HS diploma/GED
*Hair Stylist - Certification (less than 2 years)
*Construction Manager - Associates Degree (2 years)
*High School Teacher- Bachelor's Degree (4 years)
*Veterinarian- Doctoral Degree (6 + years)
What is the current minimum wage?
Describe the different between a minimum wage and a living wage?
The minimum wage is $7.25/hr, which is the lowest amount an employer can legally pay an employee. It's $2.13/hr for employs who make most of their wage through tips (like servers)
A living wage is the minimum amount someone should be paid to afford basic necessities like housing, utilities, food and transportation. It varies by city and state because the cost of living varies. It is closer to $13-$16/hr
Name 3 things that you may need to submit when applying to a competitive college/university.
Hint: what will a college look at to determine if you fit their criteria?
*Application (includes GPA, extracurricular activities, awards, short answer questions, essay)
*Transcript (completed classes)
*SAT/ACT Scores
*References/Reference Letter
Will also accept: interview, scholarships, legacy (family attended)...and money (if the college is corrupt!)
Name 2 examples of job benefits that an employer might offer
*Insurance (health/dental/vision, life, accident)
*Paid Time Off (Sick leave, vacation, personal time, maternity leave for mothers and fathers, bereavement)
*Retirement Plan
*Memberships (such as a gym membership)
*Childcare
*Pay for education or training
Every Texas-funded college has a person whose job it is to assist and guide students who are currently or were formerly in foster care. What is the title of that position?
Foster Care Campus Liaison
Name 3 things that go on a resume
*Name, address, phone number, email
*Education
*Employment and Volunteer Experience (with dates and names/contact info of supervisors)
*Interests, Hobbies, Achievements, Awards, Extracurricular Activities